Government mortgage insurance is required to be purchased if a borrower places a 20% down payment on:
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FHA mortgages (B) require mortgage insurance regardless of down payment. VA (A) and conventional (C) loans with 20% down typically don"t, and nonconventional (D) is vague.
The income approach to value for appraisals must be used on which of the following types of properties?
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The income approach is required for two- to four-unit properties (D) due to rental income potential.
According to the SAFE Act, to qualify for annual license renewal, mortgage loan originators must complete a minimum of how many hours of continuing education?
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The SAFE Act requires 8 hours of continuing education annually (C) for MLO license renewal.
Which of the following pieces of information could indicate income fraud?
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An employer"s address as a P.O. Box only (C) could indicate income fraud, as it may suggest a fictitious employer. Employment gaps (A), promotions (B), or slightly higher income (D) are not inherently fraudulent.
A borrower informs a mortgage loan originator (MLO) that he will receive an annual raise of $2,400 just prior to the loan closing. The MLO should:
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The MLO should use current, verified income (A). Future raises (C) are speculative, prorating (B) is incorrect, and tax returns (D) don"t verify future raises.
When submitting documentation for a customer's credit report dispute, the dispute notice must include which of the following pieces of information?
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Dispute notices must include the specific information disputed and the basis for the dispute (D). Bank statements (A), credit location (B), and spouse details (C) are not required.
Which of the following telemarketing policies is compliant with the National Do Not Call Registry rules?
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Documenting consumer consent (B) complies with Do Not Call rules. Requiring a separate call (A), selling numbers (C), or using an outdated list (D) violate the rules.
If a cash-out refinance closes on Thursday, on which of the following days will the loan disburse?
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For a cash-out refinance with a three-business-day rescission period, a Thursday closing disburses on Tuesday (C), as Friday, Monday, and Saturday count as business days.
Nonqualified mortgages offer more options for borrowers who:
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Nonqualified mortgages provide flexibility for self-employed borrowers (B) with irregular income. Unemployment (A), no down payment (C), or living with parents (D) are not specific qualifiers.
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is applicable to which of the following loans?
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RESPA applies to federally related mortgage loans (B). Construction loans (A), secondary market transfers (C), and business loans (D) are exempt.
According to Regulation Z, consumers have how many days to rescind a transaction?
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Regulation Z provides a 3-business-day rescission period (D) for certain loans. Calendar days (C) and other options (A, B) are incorrect.
When providing documents to a state regulator regarding a consumer complaint that was submitted to the state regulator, a licensed company should:
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Companies should provide documents with an explanation of the complaint (C). U.S. mail (A) isn"t required, consumer authorization (B) isn"t needed for regulators, and redacting personal info (D) may hinder investigations.
According to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), if an advertisement for a mortgage loan states a specific payment amount, the advertisement must also include the:
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TILA requires APR, down payment amount or percentage, and repayment terms (D) when a payment amount is advertised. Other combinations (A, B, C) are incomplete.
Income that is specifically protected from discrimination by Regulation B is income from:
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Regulation B protects income from public assistance programs (D) from discrimination. Self-employment (A), part-time (B), and non-applicant income (C) are not specifically protected.
Which of the following statements describes an advantage of a purchase money second mortgage?
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A purchase money second mortgage (e.g., 80/20 loan) avoids PMI (C) by keeping the first loan at 80% LTV. Two payments (A), no escrow (B), and faster closing (D) are not advantages.
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